Chapter 108

Caleb's face was practically turning green from rage thanks to his useless son. He felt utterly humiliated. The third elder shot him a glare, clearly implying that if Caleb didn't come up with a decent punishment today, his position as the family head wouldn't be secure much longer. In a big clan like theirs, clear rewards and punishments mattered. Vanessa leaned lightly against Leander, watching the chaos unfold with a cool expression. After the third elder spoke, she suddenly covered her mouth with a startled gasp and said, "Uncle, could it be like what Dylan said, that he doesn't care about these jewels at all because he's seen even fancier stuff before...?" Caleb's face darkened instantly. He cut her off quickly, snapping, "You really believe the drunken nonsense he spouted? What rare treasures has he ever seen? Just talking nonsense while drunk!" Over the years, Caleb had secretly sold off nearly all the antiques Steven had left behind. Those items were personal belongings and wer